Senior Paralegal

Senior Paralegal

About the Role:

A leading real estate investment, asset management, and property management organization is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to join its growing in-house legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented legal professional to work closely with executive leadership and provide critical support across corporate governance, real estate transactions, litigation management, employment matters, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Senior Paralegal will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of businesses and assets, including real estate operations, hospitality ventures, marinas, and other commercial enterprises. The ideal candidate will possess strong corporate governance experience, a solid understanding of California business entities, real estate transactions, litigation procedures, and employment-related matters, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers significant exposure to complex legal matters, cross-functional collaboration with business leaders, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain corporate records, entity files, minute books, and governance documentation for corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships.
• Prepare written consents, corporate resolutions, organizational documents, and other governance-related materials.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and applicable regulations.
• Assist with entity formation, restructuring, ownership transfers, and ongoing corporate maintenance.
• Support real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financings, leases, property management agreements, due diligence reviews, and transaction closings.
• Review, summarize, and assist with drafting commercial contracts, leases, agreements, and transactional documents.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Manage discovery processes, including document collection, retention, review, production, and Bates labeling.
• Assist with subpoena responses, investigations, and litigation-related projects.
• Draft and update employment agreements, employee acknowledgments, and human resources documentation.
• Support labor law compliance initiatives and internal audits.
• Assist with drafting and updating operational policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Track and maintain permits, licenses, registrations, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and prepare summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct legal and business research on a variety of issues affecting the organization.
• Manage legal department calendars, deadlines, projects, and workflows.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical legal records and document management systems.
• Review invoices, track legal budgets, and assist with legal spend management.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support the continued growth and efficiency of the legal department.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business, or a related field, or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a paralegal role, preferably within a large law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Extensive experience supporting corporate governance matters involving corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Strong understanding of California corporate and business entity laws and governance requirements.
• Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions and related legal matters.
• Litigation experience, including discovery management and coordination with outside counsel.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and business operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and legal technology platforms.
• Experience conducting online legal research and utilizing legal databases.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new subject matters.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Why Join Us:

• Join a growing and sophisticated in-house legal team supporting a diverse portfolio of real estate, hospitality, and operating businesses.
• Work directly with executive leadership and gain exposure to a broad range of complex legal and business matters.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects spanning corporate governance, real estate, litigation, employment, and compliance.
• Enjoy a highly collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Expand your legal and business knowledge through hands-on involvement in transactions, corporate matters, and operational decision-making.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who value innovation, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Benefit from a culture that encourages professional development, growth, and long-term career advancement.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that supports both collaboration and work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and occasional on-site collaboration.
• Paid company holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave.
• Floating holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Supplemental insurance and additional benefit offerings.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.